Group training is an employment and training arrangement where an organisation (EG: HGT) employs apprentices and trainees under a contract of training and then places them with host employers (EG: establishments throughout SA).
The group training organisation undertakes the employer responsibilities for the apprentice’ and trainee’s employment and training. The group training organisation also manages the support and guidance necessary to achieve the successful completion of the training contract.
Goals of group training are to:
- Create additional Australian Apprenticeship employment opportunities that may not have existed
- Provide for continuity of employment of Australian Apprentices through to the completion of their contract of training
- Improve the quality and breadth of training to Australian Apprentices, particularly in small to medium sized business
A set of national standards for group training organisations has been developed to provide a framework to strengthen the capacity of GTO’s to achieve their goals. Compliance with the national standards is mandatory for GTO’s seeking eligibility for government funding.
(Source: http://www.grouptraining.dest.gov.au/overview.htm)
Benefits of Group Training
As a Host Employer
- More flexibility in staffing
- Flexible training options
- No administrative burdens
- Ongoing relationship with a Hospitality partner who is 100% focussed on the Hospitality industry
- More time to focus on running your business
- No advertising costs
- Payroll is done for you
As an employee
- Flexible and professional training options
- Diversity of skills and knowledge
- Support and mentoring
- Kept informed on the latest news, trends and competitions within the hospitality industry
- Ongoing opportunities within the Industry
